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Harold E. Sampson, 92, formerly of the 2900 block of Stephens Street, Palmer Township, and Lafayette Towers, Wilson, died Tuesday in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Palmer Township. He was the husband of the late Helen E. (Davis) Sampson. Before retiring in 1986, Sampson worked in the Cameron Pump Division of Ingersoll-Rand Co., Phillipsburg. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Maddock) Sampson. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Easton.

Donna Louise Sampson, 57, of Allentown, passed away February 10, 2008, at St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was the wife of Wilden C. Sampson for over 26 years. She was a nurses aide for 33 years, working at the Visiting Nurse Association, and Cedarbrook and Leader nursing homes. Survivors: Husband; son, Jarrod, fiance of Naomi Rodriguez of Bethlehem; daughter, Monica E., wife of Linwood Harmen Sr. of Allentown; mother, Joyce Washeim of Freemansburg; grandchildren, Tanisha M. Rodriguez, Jacob J. Sampson, Joshua J. Sampson; five brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Elaine M. Sampson, 59, of 1139 Wolf St., Whitehall Township, died Wednesday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. She was the wife of Calvin J. Sampson Jr. They observed their 36th wedding anniversary last September. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Downie) Hillegass. Survivors: Husband; sons, Calvin J. III of Emmaus and Raymond E. of Ocean City, N.J., and brothers, Harvey of Holland, Bucks County, and Roy of Medford N.J. Services: At convenience of the family.

Scott M. Sampson, 33, of Urbana, Ill., died Tuesday, Aug. 6, at home. He was the husband of Sarah (Wallbaum) Sampson. They were married four years in June. Born in Easton, he was a son of James L. Sr. and Mary Jane (Hahn) Sampson of Las Cruces, N.M. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, he was head chef at the Silver Creek Restaurant, Urbana. He was a member of Daibutsuji Zen Temple in New Mexico, the Kennekuk Road Runners Club and Sigma Phi Epsilon. Survivors: Wife and parents; daughters, Katie and Erin Cordle, both of Urbana; brothers, James L. Jr. of Easton and Michael A. in Alaska, and sisters, Nancy L. Reilly and Debra L. Messer, both of Nazareth.

Marion Sampson Scott, 83, of Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, April 21. She was the wife of the late Honorable William Z. Scott, former state representative and state senator. Born on May 6, 1922 in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Laura (Holmes) Sampson. She lived in Lansford until moving with her family to Pocono Manor, Pa., in 1966. Marion was a graduate of Lansford High School and Allentown Business School. She was a member of the English Congregational Church, Lansford.

Mark and Cathy Sampson of Easton proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Tanya L. Sampson to Jerrod D. Weida, son of Cecelia and the late Douglas Weida of Bethlehem. They were engaged at sunset on a beautiful beach in Hawaii. Tanya is a 1998 graduate of Easton High School and a 2003 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a major in Special Education. She is employed as a 7th and 8th grade special education teacher in Oahu, Hawaii. Jerrod is a 1996 graduate of Pennridge High School.